Lead Diagnostic Radiology Technician (Mammography)

Lead Mammography Technician

Applies in-depth knowledge of principles and techniques of mammography to perform screening diagnostic, and invasive mammography with accuracy, precision, and high quality. This includes overseeing, performing and being responsible for all technical requirements and quality assurance measures as required by the FDA, ACR, Mammography Quality Standards Reauthorization Act of 1998 (MQSA), and other mammography accrediting agencies, as well as the overall cleanliness and organization of the mammography suite and associated equipment.

Oversees technical competency of staff Mammography Technologist and ensures accreditation requirements are met for standard and specialized views and tomosynthesis in mammography. Assists radiologist (or other qualified health care provider) in performance of needle localizations, cyst aspirations, needle biopsies, and other rapidly developing areas of mammography, as needed. Assures and adheres to sterile techniques. Performs post-operative specimen exams of breast biopsies and post-stereotactic biopsy images.

Interprets examination requests accurately; recognizes mammograms which illustrate the lesion and develops them through control of contrast, density, etc., to optimize their clarity for diagnostic use; and recognizes when additional scans or different positions are needed to fully illustrate the lesion.

Independently determines the need for compression views, magnification views or other standard/ specialized views, as outlined in departmental policy.

Breast Cancer Screening Case Management and Outreach

Plans, develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates a comprehensive program designed to promote breast cancer screening. Performs overall case management of all breast health problems, including tracking of abnormal results from breast cancer screening tests. This will involve maintaining records of every abnormal result, and ensuring that appropriate and timely follow-up is obtained. This will require health record audits, meticulous record keeping and professional staff interface. Plays key role in follow-up of patients and outcome analysis in conjunction with the radiologist and/or other departments, as required by the FDA and/or its certified agents.

Develops breast imaging protocols, in conjunction with the supervising Radiologist.

Maintains appropriate databases for the planning, development, and evaluation of a comprehensive breast health case management system. Identifies and stimulates the adoption of specific measures for strengthening, and improving the quality of breast health data.

Establishes contacts to provide and receive information in order to stimulate the overall understanding, coordination and support for a cooperative effort to encourage breast cancer screening.

Develops and maintains working relationship with appropriate agencies, individuals, and public private groups concerned with breast cancer prevention and control.

Complies with Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) targets for mammography as measured up against the performance targets set in the Plan.